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ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING

Notice is hereby given that the 2012 Annual General Meeting of the Association will be held on Saturday 17th March 2012 at 2.00pm.

The meeting shall be held at:

The Viewing Room

The Arena

Cnr Tilley Rd and Old Cleveland Road

Chandler

BOARD VACANCIES

Interested Directors (2)

As required by Rule 26.2(b) of the Constitution, nominations for the position of Interested Directors must be:

(i) in writing;

(ii) on the prescribed form (if any) provided for that purpose;

(iii) signed by a Delegate of an Affiliated Club; and

(iv) certified by the nominee (who must be an Individual Member) expressing his or her willingness to accept the position for which he or she is nominated.

Nominations must be received by the Chief Executive Officer at least thirty (30) days prior to the Annual General Meeting and should be accompanied by a brief resume in support of the nomination.

NOTICES OF MOTION

Rule 18 of the Constitution governs the matters to be dealt with at the AGM. Rule 18.1(b) requires all notices of motion for inclusion as special business at the meeting to be submitted in writing (in the required form) to the Chief Executive Officer not less than thirty (30) days (excluding receiving date and meeting date) prior to the meeting.

All Clubs, as Members of the Association, are required to register any change in their registered delegates as required under Rule 15.2 of the Constitution a minimum of 48 hours before the meeting. In extenuating circumstances and with the approval of the Board the change in Delegate can be of a shorter period.

LIFE MEMBERSHIP NOMINATIONS

Clubs are reminded that any nominations for Life Membership are to be received by the Chief Executive Officer at least thirty (30) days before the date set down for the Annual General Meeting.

Proxy voting is permitted and governed by Rule 23.1(a) and (b).

Yours Sincerely,

Geoff Rynne

Details can be found below:

VELO Battle on the Border Homepage - http://www.qsmsports.com/extra.asp?id=254&OrgID=19

Tour De Tweed Program Info - http://qsmsports.com/extra.asp?ID=258

Tour De Tweed Maps - http://qsmsports.com/extra.asp?ID=346

Gran Fondo Social Ride Info - http://qsmsports.com/extra.asp?ID=268

Accommodation Options - http://qsmsports.com/extra.asp?ID=262

Enter Event - http://qsmsports.com/extra.asp?ID=257

LATEST UPDATES:

Champion Sys have come on board as the Battle’s official clothing supplier – so our Merchandise, Leaders and KOM Jerseys will be top of the line garments

VELO Bicycles are ready to service your bike to ensure it is in tip top condition before the big day

SIS have all the racing food you need to keep energies high and those legs peddling fast during the tour

Mantra on Salt can accommodate you and if you get in early enough might be able to secure a room that overlooks Stage 3 & 4

Destination Tweed can assist with keeping the family busy with everything to see and do in between all the cycling action

Come along on Saturday 14 January 2012 for DCRRC's Moreton Bay Cup on Wheels at the Caboolture Velodrome from 2pm.

Access from Riverview Street or Morayfield Road Caboolture.

Line entries welcome.

Members are cordially invited to submit their Expression of Interest for the position of the Masters Grading Handicapper with Cycling Queensland.

Duties

i) For events promoted by the Association the handicapper shall receive a list of nominations from the Association and after grading and/or handicapping competitors, return the nominations to the Association as soon as possible.

ii) They shall be responsible for the categorisation of all competitors when required.

iii) When necessary, they may delegate all or part of their duties.

iv) They shall receive the results of club events or races from the club racing secretaries/handicappers and keep records of all open event or race results.

v) They shall, upon request, supply information to other persons responsible for grading and/or handicapping of other events.

vi) They should endeavor to attend open events conducted by the Association and where possible, attend other events under Association patronage. They may change gradings and/or handicaps if unforeseen circumstances prevail. They shall not change the handicap after the running of a heat and before the final of the handicap event.

Expressions of interest including name, contact details and a brief resume are to be forwarded to Cycling Queensland by email qld.info@cycling.org.au or by post to PO Box 4115, Gumdale, QLD, 4154 by COB Friday 3rd February 2012. Applications are encouraged from all regions of Queensland.

For further information please contact the CQ office on (07) 3390 1477.

MEMO TO ALL QUEENSLAND AFFILIATED CLUBS

ALL memberships are to be done through your Club or online with Cycling Australia (once up and running). Manual Membership forms were distributed to EVERY club last week. Once the system is up and running there will be a $5.00 fee for every Manual Membership (CA has waived this in the interim). Membership procedures can be found on pages 13 and 14 of the 2012 Club Manual. If your club has transfer forms to be signed off by Cycling Queensland, then you have the option of sending them here (with membership forms and cheques made payable to Cycling Australia) and we will forward on your behalf. Below is information available on the Cycling Australia website.

Membership Categories

Cycling Australia membership falls into three main categories:

§  Gold Race - For racing cyclists (categories by age from Juniors to Masters and everything in between).

§  Silver Ride - For recreational cyclists (Adult, Junior, Seniors & KIDZ).

§  Platinum - For coaches, officials and administrators working in cycling. 

See the membership section of the Cycling Australia website to find out which category of membership is best for you.  

New Members

To join online you will need to know:

§  What club you want to join

§  What membership category you want to purchase 

Visit the membership section of the CA website for all the information you need.

Renewing Members

Before you renew your membership please visit the membership section on the Cycling Australia website to confirm you are eligible for the category of membership you want to purchase.

Online payment

Online payment can only be made using a credit/debit card (Mastercard or Visa only).

Important notes about entering your information in the system

§  Please note the first club listed is the name of the parent state so please do not choose it. e.g. State - Cycling ACT, Club - Do not choose Cycling ACT again.

§  When you enter phone numbers please use numerals only. Please put the area code in the first box and the number in the second box. Do not use any other characters. Brackets, symbols, punctuation marks and the like are not valid so please do not use (,#/+ etc. anywhere in the online form. For international numbers please insert 0011 as the international area code.

§  Dates should be entered in DD/MM/YYYY format.

§  Please enter only one email address per email text box and double check you are putting the correct address in as we will send your receipt and membership information to this email address.

§  Information relating to allergies and medical conditions will be available to national, state and club administrators. If you do not want this information to be seen but need to advise us of any condition relevant to your insurance cover please contact the Membership Team to discuss.

Coaches & Officials

Please be aware that a First Aid qualification is mandatory for all Cycling Australia accredited coaches at all levels, across all disciplines. Also a  'Working with Children' clearance may be required for your accreditation. Please contact Cycling Australia if you are unsure of whether you need a clearance.

UCI International Racing Licence

Cycling Australia members who want to race in International Cycling Union (UCI) class events in Australia or overseas must purchase an International Licence. An International Licence is only available to members who have a valid Gold Race licence with Cycling Australia. For licence costs, application forms and more details please visit the Cycling Australia website.

Dear Club Members,

Dutton Cycles shop is no longer responsible for managing club kit. All ordering, payment and distribution of club kit has been handed over to the Club Uniform Coordinator. Details on how to order will be posted on this site shortly. In the interim all inquiries and orders can be directed to the above author. If you would like to make a club uniform purchase please follow the link to my email address. Lastly, for those memebers who placed orders in April, your kit is ready and I will be in contact with you with payment instructions. Happy cycling to all.

uniform@duttoncycles.org.au

Dear Club / Community Representative

Thank you for your interest in the Super Sport Sign On Day initiatives scheduled for the 6 February 2011. Due to the enormous impact of the Queensland Floods on individuals, businesses and sporting facilities, the Department has decided to postpone this event. The postponement of this event will allow people to focus on assisting in the Community Recovery effort in affected communities including the cleanup and repair of sporting facilities. We apologise if this causes inconvenience to any of the agencies involved.

If your organisation has sustained flood or storm damage related to local events please contact our office on 5458 7100 for details of the Department's Sport and Recreation Disaster Recovery Program.

Regards

Stephen White
Regional Manager - Community Services, Sport and Recreation
Department of Communities North Coast Region

I have included a link to a story I have recently posted on the website re Education of Anti-Doping.
Would you kindly copy the story and have it posted to your website or furthermore communicated through all members, encouraging them to take some time to review.
http://www.qld.cycling.org.au/?page=40543&format=
http://www.asada.gov.au/


As part of our outstanding commitment to Zero Tolerance, I will continue to communicate this message bi-annually and is especially important for new members to be aware of.

Good luck to of those involved in the State Champs this week! Please encourage all to come along and check out the states best battle it out!


Many thanks,

__________________
Sam Symes
Business Development

PO Box 4115 Gumdale QLD 4154
P (07) 3390 1477
F (07) 3390 2852
M  0409 531 684
www.qld.cycling.org.au
Email: sam.symes@cycling.org.au

Our next NexGen Junior Development Camp is coming – 4 day super camp... all details below. Limited spots so get in early...

Junior Cycling Training Camp

14-17 December 2010

Details:

- must have a current Cycling Australia Racing License

- must be aged between 14-18 years of age

- must have a reasonable cycle fitness for group rides

- $170 per person (NexGen will subsidise $130 per child as cost of camp is $300)

Camp includes:

- Accommodation

- All meals

- Coaching support

- Watt Bike Testing

- Road Training

- Social Activities

- Presentations

Location:

Domain Resorts

Barclay Drive, Casuarina NSW 2487

Your accommodation is in the Mainwaring Apartments, Casuarina, where you will be supervised by Camp Leaders. All meals are provided and prepared in each apartment kitchen. The resort provides a gym for extra workouts, heated spa for recovery, pool for efforts and access to the surf beaches nearby.

Attending NexGen training camps are the aspiring cyclist`s first step in accessing the NexGen Junior Athlete Development Program. The camps provide an introduction to the program which aims to provide a pathway for talented / potentially talented cyclists with a balance of athleticism, holistic well-being and as a contributing member of the community. The program is guided by four key work units aimed at developing the individual through leadership learning, independent living, team work and coaching. Michael Hepburn will also be attending to help mentor riders.

Contact:

Email - office@qsmsports.com

Phone - 07 3124 6099 or Mike 0402 226 333

To Confirm your place:

- Fill out the Registration Form and email or fax into QSMSports by the 6 December.

- Athletes are accepted on a first in first come basis

- Full payment must be made before entry is accepted.

Kind regards

Kristina Katsanevas - Events & Development Manager

Phone -  07 3124 6099

Mobile - 0411 757 577

Fax -        07 3373 8077

3/3 Heaslop Street

South Brisbane Q 4102

PO Box 8328

Woolloongabba Q 4101

www.qsmsports.com

Finalists decided in the Scody People's Choice Cyclist of the Year

Voting is now open to decide the Scody 2010 People's Choice Cyclist of the Year with six cyclists named as this year's finalists after the public nomination round.

World and Commonwealth Games star Anna Meares and Australian road champion Ruth Corset are in the mix for the trophy while in the men's ranks four riders made it through the nomination round.

Allan Davis won gold in Delhi and was the bronze medallist in the men's road race at the World Championships in Geelong whilst two time People's Choice winner Cadel Evans wore the rainbow stripes with pride during his reign as World Champion. West Australia's Cameron Meyer was nothing short of sensational on the track in 2010 winning triple gold at both the World Championships and the Commonwealth Games. Tasmania's Richie Porte had a stellar season that included wearing the leader's pink jersey and winning the Best Young Rider classification in the Giro d'Italia.

The Scody People's Choice Cyclist of the Year was launched in 2007 and was won by Cadel Evans in 2007 and 2009 and by Anna Meares in 2008. The trophy will be presented at the Jayco 2010 Australian Cyclist of the Year gala dinner at the Sofitel Melbourne on Collins on Sunday 5 December 2010.